Maui Energy Conference Hosts Discussion on Electric Utility Ownership

The Maui Energy Conference invites the public to join the Hawaiʻi community discussion on Electric Utility Ownership and Regulatory Models.

Under the direction of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office within the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is undertaking a study on the future of electric utility ownership and regulatory models in Hawaiʻi.

HSEO has contracted with Boston-based London Economics International to carry out the study, which is expected to be completed by January 2019.

As a part of this study, the public is invited to share their thoughts and input on the future of electric utility ownership and regulatory models including the role of performance based regulation in achieving state energy goals, including achieving 100% renewable energy and minimizing rate increases. Everyone’s participation is welcome and registration may be accessed via the meeting flyers in the links provided below. Light refreshments will be served.

The meetings will occur statewide, Nov. 13-16, 2018 as follows:

Tuesday, Nov. 13
5:30 to 7 p.m., UH Hilo Campus Center, Hilo, Hawaiʻi
6 to 7:30 p.m., Wailuku Community Center, Wailuku, Maui

Wednesday, Nov. 14
6 to 7:30 p.m., Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi
5:30 to 7 p.m., NELHA, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi

Thursday, Nov. 15
6 to 7:30 p.m., Lānaʻi Community Center, Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi
5:30 to 7 p.m., Kauaʻi High School Dining Hall, Līhue, Kauaʻi

Friday, Nov. 16
6 to 7:30 p.m., FTZ Homer Maxey Conference Center, Honolulu, Oʻahu

Individuals with questions or those unable to attend a meeting who would like to provide feedback via email, are invited to contact dbedt.utilitybizmodstudy@hawaii.gov. Click on the following link to learn more about the Utility Model Study.

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